Tammy Brieseacher

Tammy Brieseacher obituary

Tammy Brieseacher

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Tammy Brieseacher Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hughey Funeral Home on Aug. 9, 2025.

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Tammy Renee Brieseacher, age 64, passed away peacefully in the evening of August 1, 2025 at her home in Rockledge, Florida.

Tammy Brieseacher was born on December 30, 1960 in Mount Vernon Illinois. Her father, Robert Brieseacher and daughter, Jessica preceded her in death.

She is survived by her mother, Karon Brieseacher; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Rex and Starla Brieseacher and Rodney and Megon Brieseacher; her daughter and son-in-law, Cassie and Davy Clark; and her grandson, Joshua Cooper.

She joined the Air Force at 17 ½ years old and retired in 1996. She worked for and also retired from Boeing. Not done working yet, she also worked at the Marina in Florida before she decided to fully retire. She loved to travel, take pictures, talk, cook, watch cooking shows, Hallmark or Lifetime. She was funny and stubborn and warm and passionate. She had a gypsy soul that couldn't sit still for too long. She lived and visited as many places as she possibly could. A proud Veteran and beyond proud of her Veteran daughter and Active Duty grandson. She fiercely loved Cassie, Josh, her brothers, her mom, and the friends she chose as her family. She was also completely in love with her fur baby, Ruby.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Saturday, August 16, 2025 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. A Celebration of Life will begin at 2:00 pm. Her ashes will be laid to rest next to her daughter, Jessica and near her father, Robert.

Flowers may be sent to Hughey Funeral Home or plant a tree in her name.

Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Hughey Funeral Home

1314 Main Street, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

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Aug

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Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Hughey Funeral Home

1314 Main Street, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

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Hughey Funeral Home

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